The risk of venous thromboembolism in early pregnancy loss: Review of the literature and current guidelines and the need for guidance - Communication from the SSC on Women's Health Issues for thrombosis and haemostasis.

International collaborative research to determine the risk of VTE and its prevention in women undergoing surgical termination of pregnancy or following surgical management of early pregnancy loss is urgently needed. Pregnancy-specific risk assessment taking into account preexisting risk factors is advocated. Education of health care professionals involved in early pregnancy care and guidance on management, albeit based on limited existing evidence, are necessary to highlight the need for individualized care.